Erdogan tells critics to ‘know your place’ as poll fury rises with thousands taking to the streets to protest against controversial referendum victory
‘Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told international watchdogs to ‘know your place’ last night as concerns mounted over his hugely controversial referendum victory.
Thousands took to the streets to protest after Turkey’s parliamentary system was replaced with an all-powerful presidency which could see Mr Erdogan remain in the post until 2029.
As protesters chanted ‘thief, murderer, Erdogan’ and held banners reading ‘No – we will win’, footage emerged purporting to show a man being attacked by Erdogan supporters.
A video was also posted on Twitter in which an official is allegedly seen adding stamps to ballots already cast.’
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